Prepare for National Penicillin Allergy Awareness Day by
Utilizing AAAAI Resources and Sharing Educational Materials
MILWAUKEE, Sept. 27,
2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Saturday, September
28 is National Penicillin Allergy Day. About 95% of the people with
penicillin allergy listed in their electronic medical records,
roughly one out of ten Americans, are not truly allergic, and they
are able to safely take penicillin after evaluation. Because
penicillin remains the most effective treatment for many
infections, patients with an inaccurate penicillin allergy label
are not getting the care they need. Removing the penicillin allergy
label, called delabeling, can improve patient outcomes,
significantly reduce healthcare costs and help fight antimicrobial
resistance. As the leading member organization of
allergist/immunologists, the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma
& Immunology (AAAAI) is committed to serving as a trusted
source of information regarding penicillin allergy. Learn more
about penicillin allergy delabeling with these valuable resources
and materials.
delabeling can improve patient outcomes,
significantly reduce healthcare costs and help fight antimicrobial
resistance
- Penicillin allergy testing is safe for children and
adults.
The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI)
is the leading membership organization of more than 7,100
allergists, asthma specialists, clinical immunologists and other
professionals with a special interest in the research and treatment
of allergic and immunologic diseases. Established in 1943, the
AAAAI is the go-to resource for patients living with allergies,
asthma and immune deficiency disorders.
Media Contact
Candace Archie, The American
Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, (414) 272-6071,
carchie@aaaai.org, aaaai.org
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